Many times someone from the Sudanese community has introduced me to one of their family saying "This is my brother / sister. We have different mothers but the same father." Well I want to introduce you to my brother, Rev Joseph Mawien. We have different mothers. We also have different fathers. But Joseph has become a brother, a friend and very soon my travelling companion and guide in Sudan.
This photo was taken at our commisisoning service with his wife Magdalene and children Godfrey, Pamela, John and Robert.
Joseph is an ordained Anglican Priest, is the minister of the United Sudanese Fellowship, and has lived in Australia for about 4 years now. Joseph is a humble and wise man and a dedicated leader for his community. He is highly respected across the Sudanese community, both in Australia and in South Sudan and this has been demonstrated in the support they are showing Joseph in preparation for our visit. Joseph has strong connections with both church, government and community leaders in Juba and Awiel and it is through Joseph's relationship with these people that we hope to develop a strong ministry relationship between our respective communities.
Please pray for Joseph and his family as we embark on this joint venture.
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